RAF Witchford

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RAF Witchford
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Summary
Airport type Military
Owner Air Ministry
Operator Royal Air Force
Location Witchford, Cambridgeshire
Built 1942
In use 1943-1946
Elevation AMSL 46 ft / 14 m
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Map
Location in Cambridgeshire
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
04/22 0 0 Asphalt
10/28 0 0 Asphalt
16/34 0 0 Asphalt

Royal Air Force Station Witchford or RAF Witchford is a former Royal Air Force station located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) south west of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England and 13 miles (21 km) north of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.

History

A total of 99 bombers despatched on operations from Witchford were lost, 8 being Stirlings and 91 Lancasters.[5]

An extensive history of the station, with some coverage of RAF Mepal, is contained in 'Memories of RAF Witchford' by Barry and Sue Aldridge.

Current use

The site is now used for farming.[5]

See also

References

Citations

  1. Jefford 1988, p. 57.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Jefford 1988, p. 67.
  3. Jefford 1988, p. 95.
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Bibliography

  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  • Aldridge Barry & Sue Memories of RAF Witchford, A collection of personal stories, memories and photographs from 1943 onwards. ISBN 978-0-9571959-6-7

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